Victorian design style is all about elegance and classic design. For expert advice on decorating, renovating or styling in this unique style, let Style Curator be your one stop shop. We have advice pieces and home tours that will have you begging for more.
We love Victorian style homes. They feel so magical… so full of character and elegant in every way.
On the outside, it’s all about classics. We’re talking picket or cast iron fences, intricate lacework along the eaves, patterned brickwork, double hung windows and stained glass.
Inside, you’re likely to find polished floorboards, gorgeous skirting joints, architraves and probably a ceiling rose or two. Perhaps some patterned tiles at the entrance and most likely, some oh-so-on-trend archways.
The Victorian design movement spanned from 1837-1901 and is often be broken up into 3 periods — Early Victorian (1840-1860), Mid Victorian (1860-1880) and Late Victorian (1880-1901). Early Victorian designs had more of a Neo-Classical influence while Late Victorian was lighter, less formal and often had an oriental influence.
Traditional Victorian homes were eclectic and mixed past influences, such as Gothic, with new — it was all about excess, plush fabrics, decoration, pattern, opulence and romance.
Nowadays, Victorian homes are being re-imagined. Preserving period features while giving the spaces fresh life in today’s contemporary setting. Due to their historical significance, they can be subject to strict council guidelines so the beauty and history can be preserved.
It’s said that Victorian design style has made the biggest impact on Australia’s architectural landscape. Get more about this beautiful style on Style Curator.
